Article
Short-Term Local Adaptation of Historical Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties and Implications for In Situ Management of Bean Diversity.
International journal of molecular sciences - 28 Feb 2017
Klaedtke Stephanie M, Caproni Leonardo, Klauck Julia, de la Grandville Paul, Dutartre Martin, Stassart Pierre M, Chable Véronique, Negri Valeria, Raggi Lorenzo
Abstract excerpt
Recognizing both the stakes of traditional European common bean diversity and the role farmers' and gardeners' networks play in maintaining this diversity, the present study examines the role that local adaptation plays for the management of common bean diversity in situ. To the purpose, four historical bean varieties and one modern control were multiplied on two organic farms for three growing seasons. The...
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